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9. Quantum Mechanics - Part 1 of 3
9. Quantum Mechanics / Speed of Light / Problem 2

A sample of an unknown element was burned and emitted light with a frequency of 1311 THz. What is the identity of the element in the sample? Use the following information:

Element      Characteristic Wavelength (nm)
Al                 396.152
As                189.042
Ca                422.673
Cd               228.802
Cr                267.716
Cu               324.754
Fe                259.652
Hg               253.652

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